Best mountain biking trails in Erlangen
3.9(16 reviews)
Explore the most popular mountain biking trails near Erlangen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (7)·Easy·56.6 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrScenic cycle tour in Bavarian Middle Franconia around Erlangen. The cycle tour leads along cycle paths and quiet side roads from the Erlangen district of "In der Reuth" via Dechsendorf and Adelsdorf to Stiebarlimbach, where there is a rustic rest stop in Roppelt's Keller. You return to Erlangen along the Main-Danube Canal. This is a tour suitable for beginners with few ascents and easy paths. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·26.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrEntertaining mountain bike tour to the lakes in the east of Erlangen. The short but varied MTB tour starts at Dummetsweiher in the Erlangen district of "In der Reuth" and leads through forests, Franconian villages, numerous lakes and ponds. Halfway along the route, you can also stop for refreshments at the Neuhäuser "Felsenkeller". ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.0 (2)·Hard·66.8 km·Est. 18.5–20 hrMTB circuit on the Franconian Trail from Erlangen to Franconian Switzerland. The trail has only a few tarmac sections and mostly runs along forest and field paths. When there is little "traffic", the trail is ideal for mountain biking. The downhill sections can all be ridden with the best "flow" and are not technically very difficult.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest mountain biking trail in Erlangen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Erlangen is MTB: Frankenweg Rundkurs. This trail is estimated to be 66.8 km long.
Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?
Erlangen: With an ascent of 1,823 m, MTB: Frankenweg Rundkurs has the most elevation gain of all of the mountain biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for mountain biking trails is Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf with 1,084 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult mountain biking trail in Erlangen?
The most popular and difficult mountain biking trail in Erlangen is Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf with a 3.2-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Bergkirchweih
- Botanischer Garten Erlangen
- Skulpturengarten
- Aromatic Garden
- Orangerie
- Lynckersches Palais
- Markgrafendenkmal
- Hugenottenbrunnen
- Rückert-Brunnen
- Stutterheimsches Palais
- Egloffsteinsches Palais
- Besoldsches Haus
- Paulibrunnen
- Barfußpfad
- Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe
- Großer Bischofsweiher Vorbecken
- Spitzeweiher
- Großer Bischofsweiher
- Neustädter Kirche
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